Tips for Creating an Effective Engineering Resume

It goes without saying that a great resume will help distinguish you from the multitude of other applicants out there. Engineering resumes can be particularly tricky, and demand in the industry is high, which makes a stand-out resume even more …

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Your Guide to Crafting a Nonprofit Cover Letter

By Jaxx Artz

If you’re applying to multiple jobs in the social-impact sector, you may be tempted to use the same cover letter in all of your applications, even when the organizations have different focus areas. While it can seem …

By Jennifer Hall
Jennifer Hall Career Advisor
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In Support of the Junk Drawer CV

November 28, 2022

It’s a magical document that’s tucked away in your storage drive where you record high points and low points among your career endeavors, explains Kate Stuart.

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8 Common Data Analyst Interview Questions

Data analysis involves using statistics to interpret data. A data analyst uses that information to spot trends, uncover connections, and report the findings to stakeholders. While a lot of the job is working with facts and figures, there’s more to …

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Building Federal Career Pathways: Four Takeaways

By Lindsay Laferriere

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How to Answer “What Are Your Career Aspirations?” in an Interview

When you’re in a job interview, a question like “What are your career aspirations?” could catch you off guard. You likely prepared to answer common interview questions about your past experiences and whether you have the skills needed for the …

By The Muse
Expert advice to answer your career questions.
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Zoom Interview Attire: What (and What Not) to Wear

You’ve accepted your Zoom interview invite, but then the fear creeps in — what Zoom interview attire do you wear? In this guide, we’ll help you figure out what to wear for a virtual interview so you can look (and feel!) …

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What Is a Technical Recruiter (and How to Talk to One)?

A technical recruiter is just like any other recruiter — their goal is to find the right candidates for open roles. Yet these recruiters work specifically on filling technical positions, whether DevOps engineers, data scientists, or web developers. So, how do …

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9 Things Recruiters Search for on LinkedIn

Eight hundred thirty million.

There are 830 million professionals using LinkedIn.

That’s 830 million professionals with profiles with which you’re competing for attention—the attention of recruiters who are searching for specific answers on LinkedIn when hunting for candidates to fill …

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What Is a ‘Good’ Weakness for a Job Interview?

A common (yet often dreaded) interview question is, “What is your weakness?” because who wants to talk about what they aren’t good at? However, employers often ask this question to better understand who you are as a candidate, how you’ll …

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